Flying carpet tour
Day 1SaturdayIstanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.
Overnight Istanbul4 starMercure Istanbul Taksim Hotel
Day 2 SundayIstanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fullyguided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Cruisebetween two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
Overnight Istanbul4 starMercure Istanbul Taksim Hotel(B)
Day 3Monday Gallipoli Battlefields
Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Overnight Çanakkale4 starBüyük Truva Hotel(B, D)
Day 4Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Overnight Kusadasi5 starSuhan 360(B, D)
Day 5WednesdayEphesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight Kusadasi5 starSuhan 360(B, D)
Day 6ThursdayPamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Pamukkale5 starColossae Thermal Hotel(B, D)
Day 7 FridayAphrodisias, Fethiye
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
Overnight FethiyeBoutiqueMarina Vista - Fethiye(B)
Day 8Saturday Fethiye
Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey's longest and deepest canyon.
Overnight Fethiye BoutiqueMarina Vista - Fethiye(B)
Day 9SundayKayakoy, Antalya
Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way.
Overnight Antalya4 starBest Western Khan Hotel(B, D)
Day 10 Monday Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls
Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant resting spot.
Overnight Antalya 4 starBest Western Khan Hotel(B, D)
Day 11Tuesday Konya, Cappadocia
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia.
Overnight CappadociaBoutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 12 WednesdayGoreme, Uchisar Castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight CappadociaBoutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 13 ThursdayIhlara Valley, Underground City
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight CappadociaBoutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 14Friday Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul4 star Mercure Istanbul Taksim Hotel(B)
Day 15 Saturday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
(B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Please Note
Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost.
Inclusions
Tour includes :-
Inbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Outbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
Tips except driver and guide Entrance Fees
14 nights accommodation
2 nights 4 star Antalya Best Western Khan Hotel
1 night 4 star Çanakkale Büyük Truva Hotel
3 nights Boutique Cave Cappadocia Blue Valley Hotel
2 nights Boutique Fethiye Marina Vista - Fethiye
3 nights 4 star Istanbul Mercure Istanbul Taksim Hotel
2 nights 5 star Kusadasi Suhan 360
1 night 5 star Pamukkale Colossae Thermal Hotel
14 Breakfasts, 9 Dinners
Tour does not include :-
Suggested optional activities Tips - driver and guide
Highlights
Istanbul - Old City Tour
Istanbul - St Sophia Museum Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Istanbul - Hippodrome
Gallipoli Battlefields Tour Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches
Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial Troy
Bergama - Pergamum Tour Site of the Temple of Artemis Ephesus
Sirince - Village
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Aphrodisias - Ancient Site Kayaköy - Greek Village Aspendos - Ancient Site Manavgat Waterfalls
Konya - Mevlana Museum Sultanhani Caravansary
Göreme Open Air museum
Cappadocia - Üçhisar - Citadel Cappadocia - Ihlara Valley
Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum
Day 1SaturdayIstanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace.
Overnight Istanbul4 starMercure Istanbul Taksim Hotel
Day 2 SundayIstanbul Old City
After breakfast, you enjoy a fullyguided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Cruisebetween two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
Overnight Istanbul4 starMercure Istanbul Taksim Hotel(B)
Day 3Monday Gallipoli Battlefields
Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Overnight Çanakkale4 starBüyük Truva Hotel(B, D)
Day 4Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Overnight Kusadasi5 starSuhan 360(B, D)
Day 5WednesdayEphesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight Kusadasi5 starSuhan 360(B, D)
Day 6ThursdayPamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Pamukkale5 starColossae Thermal Hotel(B, D)
Day 7 FridayAphrodisias, Fethiye
Today we drive south towards the Mediterranean coast, visiting the ancient site of Aphrodisias along the way.
Overnight FethiyeBoutiqueMarina Vista - Fethiye(B)
Day 8Saturday Fethiye
Today you have the option to relax on a day cruise around the 12 Islands of Fethiye or experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day tour to Saklikent Gorge, Turkey's longest and deepest canyon.
Overnight Fethiye BoutiqueMarina Vista - Fethiye(B)
Day 9SundayKayakoy, Antalya
Relaxing morning, before a late afternoon drive to the resort town of Antalya visiting the deserted Greek village of Kayakoy on the way.
Overnight Antalya4 starBest Western Khan Hotel(B, D)
Day 10 Monday Aspendos, Manavgat Waterfalls
Today, we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we will visit Manavgat Waterfalls for a pleasant resting spot.
Overnight Antalya 4 starBest Western Khan Hotel(B, D)
Day 11Tuesday Konya, Cappadocia
Early departure for Cappadocia, stopping en-route to visit Konya and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying museum. This afternoon we also stop to visit Sultanhani Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia.
Overnight CappadociaBoutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 12 WednesdayGoreme, Uchisar Castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight CappadociaBoutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 13 ThursdayIhlara Valley, Underground City
Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight CappadociaBoutique CaveBlue Valley Hotel(B, D)
Day 14Friday Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul4 star Mercure Istanbul Taksim Hotel(B)
Day 15 Saturday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
(B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Please Note
Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost.
Inclusions
Tour includes :-
Inbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Outbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul - Atatürk Airport (IST) OR Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat
Tips except driver and guide Entrance Fees
14 nights accommodation
2 nights 4 star Antalya Best Western Khan Hotel
1 night 4 star Çanakkale Büyük Truva Hotel
3 nights Boutique Cave Cappadocia Blue Valley Hotel
2 nights Boutique Fethiye Marina Vista - Fethiye
3 nights 4 star Istanbul Mercure Istanbul Taksim Hotel
2 nights 5 star Kusadasi Suhan 360
1 night 5 star Pamukkale Colossae Thermal Hotel
14 Breakfasts, 9 Dinners
Tour does not include :-
Suggested optional activities Tips - driver and guide
Highlights
Istanbul - Old City Tour
Istanbul - St Sophia Museum Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Istanbul - Hippodrome
Gallipoli Battlefields Tour Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove
Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches
Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial Troy
Bergama - Pergamum Tour Site of the Temple of Artemis Ephesus
Sirince - Village
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Aphrodisias - Ancient Site Kayaköy - Greek Village Aspendos - Ancient Site Manavgat Waterfalls
Konya - Mevlana Museum Sultanhani Caravansary
Göreme Open Air museum
Cappadocia - Üçhisar - Citadel Cappadocia - Ihlara Valley
Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum